Europe’s largest man-made beach to open in Spain with huge lagoon and gardens
THE largest artificial beach in Europe could open in Spain – here’s everything we know.
Located in Alovera in Spain, which is 31miles from Madrid, Alovera Beach was first announced back in 2017.
The huge beach was slated to open last summer but the project has since been halted.
According to local newspaper El Economista, the project has been paused because it did not meet criteria laid out in an act.
Alovera’s Town Hall Contracting Committee then declared the project tender void, because the company behind the project excluded several facilities that were in its investment draft.
This included the children’s area, restaurant, gym and a car park.
It is thought that Grupo Rayet, the company behind the man-made beach, will appeal this decision – although no further announcements have been made.
If Alovera Beach does open to the public in the near future, there will be plenty to keep holidaymakers entertained.
The huge structure will spread across two levels with the first level featuring two plazas, office spaces, changing rooms, a cloakroom, a locker, a gym and a medical centre.
Meanwhile, the lower level will have an events area, storeroom, toilets, a garden area and the huge beach.
The artificial beach will measure roughly 15,000 square metres, taking up public land owned by Alovera Town Council.
It’s also likely to have an artificial lagoon and a beach.
Children’s pools, slide towers, a sailing school and water sports like kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding will also be available on site.
Restaurants have also been planned at the beach, including one that will overlook Alovera Beach.
Alovera Beach will have enough space for 1,000 people and a large car parking area has also been planned.
It is thought that the new beach will create around 300 jobs in the area.
Until Alovera Beach does eventually open to the public, there are plenty of other beaches in Europe for holidaymakers to enjoy.
One of those is Monolithi Beach, which is actually the longest in Europe.
Located in Greece, the beach stretches for 15 miles and features beach bars, sunbeds and showers.
The beach is around four hours from Athens, so tourists should visit for the weekend.
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- Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
- Mellieha Bay Beach, Malta
- Portoroz Beach, Slovenia
- Elafonissi Beach, Crete, Greece
- Zlatni Rat, Croatia
- La Pelosa Beach, Sardinia, Italy
- Praia da Falésia, Algarve, Portugal
- Playa de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Bournemouth Beach, England
- Plage de Palombaggia, Corsica, France
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